Prerequisites

PME1: Introduction to Managing Projects

Who Should Attend

• Those who are new to project management and want to learn more.
• Those who are a prospective project manager, project coordinator or project team member.
• Those who are starting out and looking to pursue a career in project management.

What You’ll Learn

• Define, sequence and estimate the duration of project activities
• Develop and analyze a schedule network diagram and Gantt chart
• Identify the project’s critical path
• Techniques for project cost estimation
• Establish project cost and schedule baselines
• Effectively manage a project schedule and budget
• Perform an earned value analysis to assess, forecast and report on project performance
• Agile best practices in schedule and cost management

Course Materials and Fees

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) is the Project Management Institute’s flagship publication and is a fundamental resource for effective project management in any industry. It is recommended that students purchase the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management  Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) Seventh Edition. The PMBOK® textbook is required for anyone seeking their Project Management Essentials certificate (all seven courses).

Additional Notes

Algonquin College is an Authorized Training Partner of the Project Management Institute®. This course is eligible for 21 PMI® Professional Development Units.

PMI® and PMBOK® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute.

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